It’s always a thrill to work with a brand you love. Since I live in Harlem, the original Rao’s Restaurant has always been a neighborhood icon for me, so I was thrilled when they brought their classic flavors to supermarkets a few years ago.

Fast forward to today, and things have come full circle: I’m on set with Rao’s, collaborating with a stellar team to capture their delicious creations through stills and motion.

Client: Raos
Agency: MBooth
Producer: Big Leo Productions
Hand Models: Kaitlyn Jackson, Mariela, Stefanie
Food Stylist: Hadley Sui assisted by Albane Sharrard and Katherine Sprung
Prop Stylist: Ed Gallagher, Maeve Sheridan, Andrea Grecco assisted by Zach Molina
Digital Tech: Justin Conly, Ryan Liu
Photo Assistants: Rounak Modha, Jarrett Murphy
Studio: Noho Productions